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How To Chop Vans Roof.
#258839 January 29th 2009 11:20 am
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I figured I'd start a thread for general info. to help out the newbie roof choppers. I for one am going to definitely this spring. I will be strating with my 86 Dodge shorty factory winder van. And Matchsticks van is also a factory winder van, so neither of us have to deal with the long, difficult welds. I'm also considering an angle chop on the 86, but leving the rear at full height.'

So lets everyone give some input, experiences, and other relative info.

I will be startig my own thread once I get underway, but figured this would be a great place to discuss cut lines, and what not.

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Re: How To Chop Vans Roof.
Dodges 3 #259653 February 02nd 2009 8:04 am
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I was hopin to see lots of general info here bt now. There is a big thaw heading for Ontario, for next weekend. And GF is having a grils only weekend. So I think I might pull the rear side winders out of my 91. I also have to yank the remaining stereo system.

I think I will post some cut lines ideas here, for your info. and comments. Just rememer I am going to be chopping a factory winder van.

Here is a PHOTOCHOPPED pic of what I'm leaning towards.

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1991 Dodge RamVan 318 Shorty with 2 Gullwings.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2673850
1982 Dodge Ram Maxi 1 ton
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2940482
1986 Dodge RamVan shorty, with 318 and 4spd. STANDARD
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Re: How To Chop Vans Roof.
Dodges 3 #259673 February 02nd 2009 8:20 am
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You will need to pull all the glass cept for the door glass that rolls down. You can leave that for now. Just make sure you cut it before finishing the door frames. You may not be able to get it out after you shorten the door frame, cept with a BFH.


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Re: How To Chop Vans Roof.
Superbeast #259677 February 02nd 2009 8:22 am
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That looks great Brad,good luck with it.


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Re: How To Chop Vans Roof.
newkirkinc1 #259684 February 02nd 2009 8:31 am
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Originally Posted by newkirkinc1
That looks great Brad,good luck with it.


Thanks Jim. I really want to start with my 86, but it is still sitting in driveway, waiting for spring. So I may aswell look into a few things with my 91.


1991 Dodge RamVan 318 Shorty with 2 Gullwings.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2673850
1982 Dodge Ram Maxi 1 ton
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2940482
1986 Dodge RamVan shorty, with 318 and 4spd. STANDARD
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Re: How To Chop Vans Roof.
Superbeast #259686 February 02nd 2009 8:32 am
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Originally Posted by Superbeast
You will need to pull all the glass cept for the door glass that rolls down. You can leave that for now. Just make sure you cut it before finishing the door frames. You may not be able to get it out after you shorten the door frame, cept with a BFH.


With this I have several rusty doors, which I will use for test fitting/cutting. Then when I have it right, I will cut the good doors. Same with the side gullwing door, as I have my original single rear for the side.


1991 Dodge RamVan 318 Shorty with 2 Gullwings.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2673850
1982 Dodge Ram Maxi 1 ton
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2940482
1986 Dodge RamVan shorty, with 318 and 4spd. STANDARD
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Member of Rebelvanners Canada
Re: How To Chop Vans Roof.
Dodges 3 #259695 February 02nd 2009 8:39 am
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As rare as the gullwings are you may want to save that and build a steel door for the side.

I'm working on getting together some really good info. I'll keep you posted.


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Tricky Truckers, N.J.
Van Clan Plus One, Canada
Manse Vans, Finland
Rebel Vanners, N.J. "USA"
Toopa Sinner Tribe, N.C.

www.showvans.com

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/360991

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Re: How To Chop Vans Roof.
Dodges 3 #259697 February 02nd 2009 8:43 am
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Originally Posted by Dodges 3
I was hopin to see lots of general info here bt now. There is a big thaw heading for Ontario, for next weekend. And GF is having a grils only weekend. So I think I might pull the rear side winders out of my 91. I also have to yank the remaining stereo system.

I think I will post some cut lines ideas here, for your info. and comments. Just rememer I am going to be chopping a factory winder van.

Here is a PHOTOCHOPPED pic of what I'm leaning towards.

[Linked Image]


Where is your head going to fit Brad ??? When I had my Mid Cab Chopped, I could not drive it afterwards for more than 1 hour....

It is still up in the Great White North somewhere smile


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Re: How To Chop Vans Roof.
Doc 2% of Canada, EH!!!! #259720 February 02nd 2009 9:28 am
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Originally Posted by Doc 2% of Canada, EH!!!!
Originally Posted by Dodges 3
I was hopin to see lots of general info here bt now. There is a big thaw heading for Ontario, for next weekend. And GF is having a grils only weekend. So I think I might pull the rear side winders out of my 91. I also have to yank the remaining stereo system.

I think I will post some cut lines ideas here, for your info. and comments. Just rememer I am going to be chopping a factory winder van.

Here is a PHOTOCHOPPED pic of what I'm leaning towards.

[Linked Image]


Where is your head going to fit Brad ??? When I had my Mid Cab Chopped, I could not drive it afterwards for more than 1 hour....

It is still up in the Great White North somewhere smile


Of course my plan is to also chop my seat bases. The visor, as seen in the photochop, may or may not stay on. It will be removed during roof removal.


1991 Dodge RamVan 318 Shorty with 2 Gullwings.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2673850
1982 Dodge Ram Maxi 1 ton
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2940482
1986 Dodge RamVan shorty, with 318 and 4spd. STANDARD
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